An uncommon Yoruba pick — distinctive and rare.
Ikenna is a boy's baby name of Igbo origin, from the Igbo people of Nigeria, meaning 'the father's strength' or 'the power of the father.' In Igbo culture, names frequently honor the father and the family's ancestral strength, making Ikenna a name of both personal and communal significance.
Ikenna carries the power and pride of Igbo naming tradition — a name that connects its bearer to family, ancestors, and the enduring strength that flows through generations.
Ikenna was #3778 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4753, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 86 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 157 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 202 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 180 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 78 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 10 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #4753 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6038 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5286 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5204 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6092 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5655 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4995 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5903 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5399 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6466 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6435 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6388 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6106 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4883 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5116 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6566 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5592 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4700 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4412 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4111 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1978–2024) · Methodology